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How far away is the lightning if you hear the thunder 8 seconds after you see the lightning?

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Answer:

1.6 miles

Step-by-step explanation: If you count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder, and then divide by 5, you'll get the distance in miles to the lightning, and 8 divided by 5 is 1.6

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Answer:

I see it when I hear it from 10

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